TOPO[i]WALL

Topo[i]wall is an installation composed of a low-poly surface generated through folded paper. It functions as a preliminary exploration within an ongoing research agenda that investigates the convergence of low-poly form generation, computational aesthetics, and interactive design. The installation is positioned in direct dialogue with an interior wall, forming a symbiotic relationship with its surface. Extending from floor to ceiling, the structure appears to envelop the viewer, while variations in light and shadow throughout the day continuously alter its visual perception.

The title of the installation references both topography and topology in their mathematical sense. Its topographical expression is primarily articulated along the vertical axis, resembling the sectional profile of a tree as it expands upward from the floor to the ceiling. Simultaneously, the topology of the low-poly surfaces undergoes gradual transformations, ultimately giving rise to an artificial landscape.

The design process integrates low-poly modeling, digital fabrication, folding techniques, and projection mapping. The designers explore alternative approaches to form generation through the manipulation and reconfiguration of low-poly surfaces, with mesh reduction serving as the primary operational strategy. Beyond formal experimentation, a key objective was to develop a lightweight and cost-efficient architectural installation. To this end, multiple structural and material strength tests were conducted based on the properties of paper and the overall structural system.